Sermons on First Things:

Divine Encounters Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 30, 2024

When we do the things God calls us to then we are in a place to experience encounters that God ordains for us.

New Year new goals financial physical academic social medical Spiritual New Hopes changes in relationships friends and family members coming to faith baptisms greater connection with God One of the challenges that we face in entering into a new year with new goals and hopes, is that we can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 19, 2015

A sermon on attitudes that hinder true restoration and on three things that were restored in the valley of dry bones.

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction The book of Ezekiel is a very interesting book. Ezekiel was a prophet of God who received some deep revelations about God’s glory, power and love. When reading the book of Ezekiel, we need to ask God to open our eyes to wondrous things in His Word or we may ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empty Vessels - Revisited Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 31, 2015

A message about how we must be empty of things before God can fill us up.

Note: There are a variety of notes in here from study and research. Some are from Charles Brewington's message on the same topic. Also one other author that I could not find in my notes. Title: Empty Vessels Theme: Showing the importance of being empty for the Lord Text: 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"Speak, Thy Servant Heareth”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2024

In this sermon I want us to concentrate on one thing from these two scriptures in our text.

Look at… (1) John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (2) I Samuel 3:9, 1 Samuel 3:9 Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Notice ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2018

Our lives are beyond our control. Without help, we usually will fail to do the right thing.

4 October 2005 The True Vine John 15:1-15:8 Introduction – Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing? Have you ever thought, “I ought to do this or that” only to forget all about it? Have you ever promised yourself that you’ll never say something or do something only to blurt it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Relationships

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

If...

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

If believers would live out Gods Word, we would see God do some amazing things.

If Selective verses Introduction- This sermon was put together after reading Mark Batterson book If. This morning imagine with me what your life would be like if… Money was not an issue Your dreams would turn to reality. Would you be able to identify what you want from life? You could start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Nazarene

# 11 Getting Back To God's Word Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#11 in the Nehemiah Series. If we truly want revival, we must first come back to the Word of God and allow it to change us and wash us.

Book of Nehemiah Series # 11 Getting Back to God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter 8 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 8:1-3, "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our God Is "i Am" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Do you ever struggle to make sense of the things going in life? Why would God allow certain things to happen. The name "I AM" is one that helps us in the way we look at the things that we and others are going through in this life that might not make sense to us.

Do you ever struggle to understand why God would allow certain things to happen? You turn on the TV, read the latest headlines, look at the world around you, or what is personally going on in your own life, and we struggle to make sense of things. A natural disaster claims the lives of hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-8, Exodus 13:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:7-17 examines Zechariah's prediction of Christ's rejection at his First Advent and the consequences of that rejection. The timeless truth taught is: when the leadership God sends is rejected, the judgment that follows is bad leadership.

Intro We concluded last week with God instructing Zechariah to take on the role of a shepherd. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 11:4. “This is what the Lord my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.”i That is the assignment God gives Zechariah. He is to represent the Lord as a good ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Matthew 15:14-15, John 1:1-11, Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, Revelation 19:20, John 11:1-48, Galatians 5:15-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning The Collection - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2012

In the previous message we looked at the first of eight principles "concerning the collection." In today's message we look at the next three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Last week I began a sermon Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation For A Visitation

Contributed by N A on Dec 21, 2013

The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION OPENING: Children Nativity Video Clip INTRO TO SPEAKER: It was seven years ago today I preached my first message at BCC. • The title was, “Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness.” This is still our mission today. • When we came here, Caleb was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

What Hast Thou Done For Me?

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 19, 2006

This sermon centers upon three things that Jesus tells us that we must do if we wish to follow him.

What Hast Thou Done for Me? Second Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Mark 8:31-38 MK 8:31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist